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neighbouring towns . During the early part of the day the weather was rather unsettled , and threatened disappointment ; but as noon approached , the heavy clouds dispersed , and the sun shone in all his splendour during the whole afternoon . In accordance with the arrangements , at one o ' clock a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of the North and East Ridings ofYorkshire , was held in the Lion Lodge , No . 891 , when the Brethren , who amounted to up wards of 300 , assembled ,
and transacted the ordinary business under the presidency of the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , and Provincial Grand Master of the two Ridings . After the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a procession was formed , the Brethren of . the order appearing in full Masonic costume . They moved along Baxtergate , tip Brunswick ^ treet , and Skinner-Street to the West Cliff , the whole of the thoroughfares being crowded with people , the windows and every available spot being thronged with anxious spectators , while afew
more daring than the rest ventured upon the housetops . On arriving near the site of the proposed building , the Masons opened right and left ., and formed an avenue , and inverting the order of procession , entered the appointed place , previously to ' , which the two platforms that had been erected to accommodate a very large number were crowded principally by the fairer sex . The scene at this moment was most imposing and interesting , and . only they who have witn £ ssecl the occurrence of such events can form any idea of the escitement and pleasure produced and manifested . We have never seen a larger and more fashionable audience drawn together in Whitby on any occasion whatever . All being arranged , a voluntary was played on tho harmonium by Bro . H . Deval , Mas . Doc . and Provincial Grand Organist . .
His Lordship was then presented with a handsome silver trowel with an ivory handle , and proceeded to lay the foundation stone in the usual form . Beneath tho foundation stone was deposited a bottle containing a parchment , on which was detailed the names of the trustees , architect , builder , shareholders , the date of laying the stone , by whom laid , with a copy of the local journals , and a number of coins . Also a square of glass with the following embossed upon it : ¦— - "'The foundation stone of this Masonic Hall , erected by and for the use of the Brethren of the
Lion Lodge , Whitby , No . 391 , was levelled in the presence of George Marwood , Esq ., D . Prov . G . M ., the rest ofthe Prov . G , officers and a numerous assemblage of the Craft by the Right Hon . Thomas Dundas , Earl of Zetland , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons , and Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th September , A . L . 5358 . A . D ., 1858 . Samuel Flintoft , W . M . ; William Stonehouse , S . W . ; Samuel Burn , J . W . ; Bro . J . Dobson , of Newcastle-on-Tyne , architect ; Bro . W . Falkingbridge , builder , "
The M . W . Grand Master called upon the Prov . G . Junior Warden , Bro . Flintoft , and enquired if he had proved the stone with the plumb and rule ; also to the Prov . G . Senior Warden , Bro . Lord Londesborough , if he had proved the stone by the level . Being answered in both cases in the affirmative , his lordship then j } roved it himself by the square , and stated he had found it correct , and the workmen had done their duty . His lordship then strewed corn and poured oil and wine upon the stone , paying : This corn , the emblem of plenty , the Masonic symbol of the giving of bread that came clown from heaven , I scatter in the humble hope that the Most High will bless the inhabitants of this town with abundance of corn : the wine , as
a symbol of joy and gladness ; and the oil , of peace and comfort . After a few further remarks , he called upon the D . Prov . G . M ., to address the Brethren . The R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Marwood then said ,, —'' By command of tlie M . W . G . M ., and in his name and that of the Provincial Lodge , I address you Brethren of the Lion Lodge—I most heartily congratulate you on tho auspicious commencement you have this day made towards the erection of a building to be dedicated to Freemasonry , in which , building you will , I trust , for many a year to come meet
together , and working in all brotherly love and harmony , enjoy many an hour of social intercourse , and by every means in your power encourage the practice of those precepts inculcated by our ancient and honourable institution . Surrounded as 1 am by so many good and experienced Masons , it would on any other occasion , bo unnecessary for me to dilate on tho ancient history of Freemasonry or tho grand principles on which it is founded , but as I see here so many of tho uninitiated who know little or nothing of tho origin , the tenets , or tho practical utility of Freemasonry
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Provincial
neighbouring towns . During the early part of the day the weather was rather unsettled , and threatened disappointment ; but as noon approached , the heavy clouds dispersed , and the sun shone in all his splendour during the whole afternoon . In accordance with the arrangements , at one o ' clock a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of the North and East Ridings ofYorkshire , was held in the Lion Lodge , No . 891 , when the Brethren , who amounted to up wards of 300 , assembled ,
and transacted the ordinary business under the presidency of the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , and Provincial Grand Master of the two Ridings . After the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge , a procession was formed , the Brethren of . the order appearing in full Masonic costume . They moved along Baxtergate , tip Brunswick ^ treet , and Skinner-Street to the West Cliff , the whole of the thoroughfares being crowded with people , the windows and every available spot being thronged with anxious spectators , while afew
more daring than the rest ventured upon the housetops . On arriving near the site of the proposed building , the Masons opened right and left ., and formed an avenue , and inverting the order of procession , entered the appointed place , previously to ' , which the two platforms that had been erected to accommodate a very large number were crowded principally by the fairer sex . The scene at this moment was most imposing and interesting , and . only they who have witn £ ssecl the occurrence of such events can form any idea of the escitement and pleasure produced and manifested . We have never seen a larger and more fashionable audience drawn together in Whitby on any occasion whatever . All being arranged , a voluntary was played on tho harmonium by Bro . H . Deval , Mas . Doc . and Provincial Grand Organist . .
His Lordship was then presented with a handsome silver trowel with an ivory handle , and proceeded to lay the foundation stone in the usual form . Beneath tho foundation stone was deposited a bottle containing a parchment , on which was detailed the names of the trustees , architect , builder , shareholders , the date of laying the stone , by whom laid , with a copy of the local journals , and a number of coins . Also a square of glass with the following embossed upon it : ¦— - "'The foundation stone of this Masonic Hall , erected by and for the use of the Brethren of the
Lion Lodge , Whitby , No . 391 , was levelled in the presence of George Marwood , Esq ., D . Prov . G . M ., the rest ofthe Prov . G , officers and a numerous assemblage of the Craft by the Right Hon . Thomas Dundas , Earl of Zetland , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons , and Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th September , A . L . 5358 . A . D ., 1858 . Samuel Flintoft , W . M . ; William Stonehouse , S . W . ; Samuel Burn , J . W . ; Bro . J . Dobson , of Newcastle-on-Tyne , architect ; Bro . W . Falkingbridge , builder , "
The M . W . Grand Master called upon the Prov . G . Junior Warden , Bro . Flintoft , and enquired if he had proved the stone with the plumb and rule ; also to the Prov . G . Senior Warden , Bro . Lord Londesborough , if he had proved the stone by the level . Being answered in both cases in the affirmative , his lordship then j } roved it himself by the square , and stated he had found it correct , and the workmen had done their duty . His lordship then strewed corn and poured oil and wine upon the stone , paying : This corn , the emblem of plenty , the Masonic symbol of the giving of bread that came clown from heaven , I scatter in the humble hope that the Most High will bless the inhabitants of this town with abundance of corn : the wine , as
a symbol of joy and gladness ; and the oil , of peace and comfort . After a few further remarks , he called upon the D . Prov . G . M ., to address the Brethren . The R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Marwood then said ,, —'' By command of tlie M . W . G . M ., and in his name and that of the Provincial Lodge , I address you Brethren of the Lion Lodge—I most heartily congratulate you on tho auspicious commencement you have this day made towards the erection of a building to be dedicated to Freemasonry , in which , building you will , I trust , for many a year to come meet
together , and working in all brotherly love and harmony , enjoy many an hour of social intercourse , and by every means in your power encourage the practice of those precepts inculcated by our ancient and honourable institution . Surrounded as 1 am by so many good and experienced Masons , it would on any other occasion , bo unnecessary for me to dilate on tho ancient history of Freemasonry or tho grand principles on which it is founded , but as I see here so many of tho uninitiated who know little or nothing of tho origin , the tenets , or tho practical utility of Freemasonry